adminEnding child marriages: Layering approach the way to go
A myriad of factors have been associated with child marriages in Zimbabwe, key among them being religious and cultural beliefs, poverty, lack of serious sex education in schools and inadequate knowledge on children’s rights and other legal systems that support them.
Of the Zimbabwe bird, political ignoramuses
In the morning of the eve of the celebration of our 39th Independence anniversary last week, the MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa, torched a storm on social media when he insinuated that the Zimbabwe bird was an item of idolatry.
Devolution grant to enable water infrastructure revamp in Shurugwi
The Shurugwi Town Council is planning to spend about 60 percent of its $4,8 million devolution grant on revamping its water and wastewater infrastructure.
New fast food outlet create 20 jobs
A NEW fast food outlet, Steak ‘n Chips has opened in Gweru, increasing competition in the fast food sector in the city.
Small-scale miners appeal for support
Small scale miners have called upon the Government to channel resources such as machines towards the sector to enable them to meet their monthly targets.
Cop nabbed for stealing gold ore
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer recently appeared in court for allegedly conducting illegal gold panning activities and stealing gold ore from Gaika Mine where he was supposed to be guarding.
Pride at stake in massive Manchester derby
Even by the rarified atmosphere of Manchester derbies, there will seldom have been so much on the line for both sides of the city when Manchester United host Manchester City tonight.
Delayed opening for Idai-hit schools
Government is considering revisiting the opening dates for schools in areas hit by Cyclone Idai, which had been set for this week to cater for lost learning time.
Call to grow small grains
GOVERNMENT has implored communities in low-rainfall areas like Rushinga, Mt Darwin, Mwenezi and Chiredzi to grow drought-resistant crops like small grains and cowpeas to mitigate food shortages and get rid of the donor dependency syndrome.
Nasty twist to city billing saga
HARARE City Council’s billing system saga has turned nasty, with the South African company Quill Associates, which provides the BIQ system threatening to sue the local authority for breach of agreement and exposing the local authority’s double standards.